W33 Beam Sizes
The W33 series runs 13 sizes, from W33x387 at 387 lb/ft to W33x118 at 118 lb/ft. They share a nominal depth and a common set of rolls, so a size change within the series usually keeps the connection detail intact.
W33 sizes, heaviest first
| Size | lb/ft | d (in) | A (in²) | Ix (in⁴) | Sx (in³) | Zx (in³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33x387 | 387 | 36 | 114 | 24,300 | 1,350 | 1,560 |
| W33x354 | 354 | 35.6 | 104 | 22,000 | 1,240 | 1,420 |
| W33x318 | 318 | 35.2 | 93.7 | 19,500 | 1,110 | 1,270 |
| W33x291 | 291 | 34.8 | 85.6 | 17,700 | 1,020 | 1,160 |
| W33x263 | 263 | 34.5 | 77.4 | 15,900 | 919 | 1,040 |
| W33x241 | 241 | 34.2 | 71.1 | 14,200 | 831 | 940 |
| W33x221 | 221 | 33.9 | 65.3 | 12,900 | 759 | 857 |
| W33x201 | 201 | 33.7 | 59.1 | 11,600 | 686 | 773 |
| W33x169 | 169 | 33.8 | 49.5 | 9,290 | 549 | 629 |
| W33x152 | 152 | 33.5 | 44.9 | 8,160 | 487 | 559 |
| W33x141 | 141 | 33.3 | 41.5 | 7,450 | 448 | 514 |
| W33x130 | 130 | 33.1 | 38.3 | 6,710 | 406 | 467 |
| W33x118 | 118 | 32.9 | 34.7 | 5,900 | 359 | 415 |
Nominal depth is not actual depth; the tabulated d above is what to detail to.
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
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- Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
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- All Shape Series
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